Introduction
Negro is a word used to refer to Black people in the United States. Most Black people in the United States were slaves during the colonial era. Black people were removed from Africa by white men to go and work on their farms. The main political parties (capitalist) in America are the Republican and Democratic parties. When a politician from these parties is holding a campaign, they have agreed not to address any matters regarding Negroes.
The Workers Party of America (Communist) has come out with its head held high to hold campaigns addressing the Negro problems of social and political inequality and discrimination. States in the South are disturbed by the Communist Party’s organization of Negro masses to call for social and political equality (Washington, 2015). The campaigns are widespread, and papers are distributed everywhere to call upon Black people to gather and fight for their rights. The Communist spokesperson promised the Negroes that the party would tackle their problems, which caused the meeting to be cut short in the city of Arizona, Texas, a meeting that attracted a large number of Negroes.
The organs of government terrorism and the police gather in every state, waging war against communists, as it is the only party addressing the Negro question. The 1928 campaign by communists addressing the oppressed Negro masses resulted in speakers, organizers, and those vying for president, vice president, and governor positions being put in prison. The Communist Party drafted principal demands for the oppressed Negro masses, including an end to racial discrimination, thus granting Negroes full social and political equality. Jim Crow laws affecting Negroes were to be abolished because they denied them the right to sell and rent apartments. Black children were to be allowed to attend both public schools and public universities. Intermarriage between Negroes and white people was to be allowed. Equal treatment with whites during employment was demanded, for example regarding wages, working hours, and working conditions. Negroes were to be allowed to be heard in court. Black people were to be allowed to dine in restaurants in the same way as white people. Negroes were also to be allowed to become members of trade unions.
White people have put measures in place to bring a solution to the Negro problem. The government of America can decide to send Negroes back to their home country, a process known as repatriation. A case of repatriation once happened in Liberia, where citizens residing in Ghana returned to their motherland. In response to Negro mass action demanding equal rights, white settlers may opt to return Black people to their motherland, Africa. This may give the white settlers peace of mind in their own country. Liberians who are returned to their motherland complain that living as refugees is better than living in their country. Black people in America have food, and returning to Africa may expose them to hunger and eventually cause them to die. Negroes should appreciate what the white man gives them to secure their stay in America (Washington, 2015).
Arming white settlers will bring fear among Negroes and may also lead to mass murder. Some Negroes are stubborn and brave and, when the white man is away, may find a path to the house and steal the guns. The presence of arms will lead to the spilling of the blood of innocent people, women, and children. Guns make white settlers feel safe as they believe Black people will harm them and take away their properties.
Research Findings
The presence of police to keep an eye on Negroes is going to reduce mass action against discrimination and calls for equal social and political rights, thus bringing peace to the streets. Both night and day patrols reduce Negro movements, thus making sure that no meetings are held to plan mass protests in the streets.
Essay Question
The United States of America has made the Caribbean more democratic by abolishing laws set by rulers who acquired power through force. The creation of militaristic and authoritarian leadership has not been possible due to United States involvement. United States military officials removed all senior officials from the Dominican Republic. America prevented the USSR from taking control of the Caribbean back in the 1980s. Communism is strongly opposed by Americans. Thus, this makes them use full force against the USSR ruling the Caribbean. During World War II, the Caribbean Commission was established to help build roads and boost the production of food. The United States brought well-trained teachers to help citizens become educated (Loyd, Mitchell-Eaton, and Mountz, 2016).
The Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, Good Neighbor Policy, and Alliance for Progress were introduced by America to make the Caribbean a better place and to make it a priority. Health clinics were built in the Dominican Republic. Back in 1983, American forces invaded Grenada. As a result, the ruling government was impeached, thus bringing criticism among citizens regarding the role the United States played. Caribbeans adopted American culture and spread it in their communities, and they also lived peacefully with Americans. The presence of the military brought stability to democracy and the government but did not last for a long time; even today, unstable government and democracy still exist.
In Cuba, Americans enabled the repair of buildings and proper development of school systems. The railway in Cuba was built by the United States, and it improved the collection of taxes by improving the system. The military presence in Cuba stabilized democracy and government for a short period; thus, today, stable democracy and government do not exist.
Historical Background
The goal of the United States was to free Puerto Rico from Spanish and Portuguese rule. Some Americans became citizens of the country. The United States appointed a governor in 1917 and passed a law that made it illegal to display the country’s flag in public. Later, Puerto Ricans were allowed to select their governor, and the law about displaying the flag was lifted. In Puerto Rico, back in the 1940s, Americans started a program to build industries.
The assassination of Haiti’s president led to political tension, thus making President Woodrow Wilson send military troops to calm the situation. Conflict in Haiti led to the signing of a treaty that gave the United States control over Haiti’s military and finances (Loyd, Mitchell-Eaton, and Mountz, 2016). Citizens in Haiti did not accept American involvement and brought protests to the streets against the use of force and occupation. America’s aim was to stabilize the country’s economy and government. Haiti’s occupation by the military made democracy and government stable, but after a while, instability began and continues to affect the country even today. The Americans managed to stabilize the country’s currency and build a good road network to make transportation easy and possible. Americans’ relations with Haiti have not improved, and much opposition has arisen.
American involvement in Haiti, Cuba, the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico has yielded many benefits to the countries’ governments and economies at large. The United States prevents citizens of these countries from being exploited by other countries like Russia, which would have used them for its benefit. Education for children and adults is available, thus steering the economies of these countries forward. Americans established industries like sugar factories that brought employment opportunities to people. The building of roads makes it possible to transport raw materials from farms to factories. Roads enable citizens to move to places like markets located in towns to buy what they need. The peace that the military keeps brings a stable economy and prevents the deaths of innocent children and women in the country.
References
Loyd, J. M., Mitchell-Eaton, E., & Mountz, A. (2016). The militarization of islands and migration: Tracing human mobility through US bases in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Political Geography, 53, 65-75.
Washington, B. T. (2015). The Negro Problem. Krill Press via PublishDrive.
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